Efficient Radar Forward Operator for Operational Data Assimilation within the COSMO-model

Doppler radars provide unique 3D information about precipitating clouds in high spatial and temporal resolutions. However, the observed quantities (reflectivity, Doppler velocity and polarization properties) are not directly comparable to the variables of numerical prediction models. In order to enable radar data assimilation, a comprehensive modular radar forward operator has been developed.

Author: Yuefei Zeng

Publisher: Karlsruher Institut Fur Technologie

Publication Date: Sep 28, 2014

Number of Pages: 254 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 3731501287

ISBN-13: 9783731501282